What is Hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows a gynecologist to look inside the uterus, without making any incisions through a telescope (znwjchu).
When is Hysteroscopy indicated?
Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose and treat the following conditions:
- Infertility.
- Abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Postmenopausal bleeding.
- polyps
- Fibroids
- Septa
- Blocked Fallopian tubes
- Adhesions
- Guided biopsy
- TCRE (Trans Cervical Resection of Endometrium).
How is Hysteroscopy performed?
Hysteroscopy for diagnostic purposes is done as office procedure. If we wish to combine surgery, then Hysteroscopy is done under general / local anesthesia. Hysteroscope is a long & narrow tube, which is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterine cavity. Images are transmitted through camera to a screen. Uterus is distended with a sterile fluid, which also removes blood and mucus.
Fine operative instruments can be inserted through side ports. Hysteroscopy is often combined with laparoscopy
What are the benefits of Hysteroscopy?
- Simple procedure that gives a clear diagnosis.
- No incisions.
- Less post-operative pain.
- Faster recovery.
- Short hospital stay.
- Less risk of infection.
Are there any risks associated with Hysteroscopy?
Neglible complications are known with office hysteroscopy. Serious complications are rare in experts hands while doing hysteroscopic surgery. Some of the known complications are bleeding, infection, perforation of uterus, fluid overload.
What is the recovery period following Hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy is done on a “day care” basis. Patients may experience mild abdominal discomfort after surgery, which lasts for few hours.
In most cases, patients can resume work on the next day of surgery.
Our services
Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, offers a state of the art operation theatre, with latest hysteroscopic instrument and patients monitoring systems.
We have a team of highly qualified doctors, who have been extensively trained abroad as well as in India, to meet the patients’ needs of hysteroscopic surgery.
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